Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it is the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.
Surround her and shout your battle cries from every side! She's thrown up her hands in surrender, her foundations have crumbled and her walls have come crashing down. This is God's payback time: give her exactly what she gave others.
What goes around comes around, and God keeps the books.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, this verse is set against the backdrop of the Babylonian exile, where the powerful Babylonian Empire had conquered Judah, destroyed Jerusalem, and taken its people captive as punishment for their unfaithfulness to God. Jeremiah, as a prophet, delivers God's message of impending judgment on Babylon for its arrogance and oppression of Israel, foretelling its downfall through invading forces. This reflects the biblical theme of divine justice, where God uses nations to execute His will but ultimately holds them accountable.
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